Cooperative learning

484 Pages·1994·76.29 MB·English

by  Spencer Kagan

Dr. Spencer Kagan
Miguel Kagan
KCL: BKCL

Dr. Spencer Kagan
Miguel Kagan
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At a Glance
Part I. Cooperative Learning Theory and Research
Chapter 1 Frequent Questions
Chapter 2 Why Do We Need Cooperative Learning?
Chapter 3 What Does the Research Say?
Chapter 4 Why Does Cooperative Learning Work?
Part II. Seven Keys for Success
Chapter 5 Seven Keys for Success
Chapter 6 Key 1. Structures
Chapter 7 Key 2. Teams
Chapter 8 Key 3. Management
Chapter 9 Key 4. Classbuilding
Chapter 10 Key 5. Teambuilding
Chapter 11 Key 6. Social Skills
Chapter 12 Key 7. Basic Principles (PIES)
Part III. Cooperative Projects, Lessons, and Assessment
Chapter 13 Cooperative Projects & Presentations
Chapter 14 Planning Cooperative Lessons
Chapter 15 Assessment & Grading
Chapter 16 Motivation Without Rewards & Competition
Part IV. Alternative Approaches
Chapter 17 Classic Cooperative Learning
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• Table of Contents At a Glance ....................................iii
• Table of Contents ..............................................iv
• Table of Blacklines .............................................viii
• Table of Structures .............................................ix
• Structure Functions ............................................xii
• Table of Cooperative Learning Classic Methods.....................xiii
• Preface .......................................................xiv
Chapter 1
Frequent Questions
• Boosting Achievement .......................... 1.4
• Lesson Planning................................ 1.5
• Management .................................. 1.7
• Grading, Rewards .............................. 1.9
• Difficult Students............................... 1.10
• Different Learners .............................. 1.11
• Multiple Intelligences, Differentiated Instruction .... 1.12
• Possible Adverse Effects.......................... 1.14
• Why Cooperative Learning? Why Kagan?........... 1.19
• How Do I Get Started, Convince Others? . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
Chapter 2
Why Do We Need Cooperative Learning?
• The Four Crises ................................ 2.1
• 1: Achievement................................. 2.2
• 2: Achievement Gap............................. 2.3
• 3: Race Relations ............................... 2.5
• 4: Social Skills.................................. 2.6
Chapter 3
What Does the Research Say?
• Experimental Research on Cooperative Learning .... 3.2
• Research on Kagan Structures .................... 3.8
• Case Study 1................................... 3.8
• Case Study 2................................... 3.10
• Case Study 3................................... 3.11
• Case Study 4................................... 3.13
• Case Study 5................................... 3.14
• Positive Outcomes of Kagan Structures ............ 3.15
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• 2. Classic Learning Theory ....................... 4.2
• 3. Social Learning Theories....................... 4.6
• 4. Brain-Based Learning Theory .................. 4.9
• 5. Motivation Theories .......................... 4.13
• 6. Individual Differences Theories................. 4.16
• 7. Expectation Theory .......................... 4.20
• 8. The Power of the Situation..................... 4.21
• Why Does Cooperative Learning Work?............ 4.24
Chapter 5
Seven Keys for Success
• The Seven Keys Concepts ........................ 5.2
• Key 1. Structures ............................... 5.2
• Key 2. Teams .................................. 5.4
• Key 3. Management............................. 5.6
• Key 4. Classbuilding ............................ 5.6
• Key 5. Teambuilding ............................ 5.7
• Key 6. Social Skills.............................. 5.8
• Key 7. Basic Principles (PIES)..................... 5.9
Chapter 6
Key 1. Structures
• What Is a Structure? ............................ 6.2
• A New, Better Way to Teach and Learn ............. 6.2
• A Rich, Embedded Curriculum ................... 6.9
• Selecting Structures ............................ 6.10
• Structure Functions............................. 6.11
• The History and Future of Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.19
• Structures Step-by-Step ......................... 6.23
• Structures Functions Dot Chart................... 6.24
Chapter 7
Key 2. Teams
• The Basic Cooperative Learning Team ............. 7.1
• Heterogeneous Teams........................... 7.4
• Heterogeneous Teamformation Methods ........... 7.5
• Random Teams ................................ 7.11
• Random Teamformation Methods ................ 7.12
• Student-Selected Teams ......................... 7.17
• Student-Selected Teamformation Methods ......... 7.17
• Homogeneous Teams ........................... 7.19
• The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Teams ..... 7.22
• Parting Activities ............................... 7.22
• Team Reunions ................................ 7.23
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Chapter 8
Key 3. Management
• The Cooperative Management Style ............... 8.2
• Creating the Context for Cooperation.............. 8.9
• Managing Attention ............................ 8.14
• Managing Noise................................ 8.16
• Managing Time ................................ 8.18
• Managing Materials............................. 8.20
• Managing Energy............................... 8.20
• Student & Team Problems ....................... 8.21
Chapter 9
Key 4. Classbuilding
• Classbuilding Structures and Activities............. 9.1
• Getting Acquainted ............................. 9.3
• Class Identity Building .......................... 9.9
• Mutual Support................................ 9.13
• Valuing Differences ............................. 9.14
• Developing Synergy............................. 9.16
• Class Restructuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.17
Chapter 10
Key 5. Teambuilding
• The Five Aims of Teambuilding.................. 10.1
• Teambuilding Structures and Activites ............ 10.3
• When Teambuilding Is Essential ................. 10.3
• Getting Acquainted ............................ 10.4
• Team Identity................................. 10.13
• Team Puzzles and Challenges.................... 10.14
• Mutual Support............................... 10.23
• Valuing Differences ............................ 10.26
• Developing Synergy............................ 10.31
Chapter 11
Key 6. Social Skills
• Social Skills and the Embedded Curriculum ....... 11.3
• 5 Strategies for Fostering Social Skills Development . 11.3
• Strategy 1: Structures & Structuring .............. 11.3
• Strategy 2: Roles & Gambits..................... 11.9
• Strategy 3: Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.17
• Strategy 4: Reinforcement....................... 11.18
• Strategy 5: Reflection & Planning ................ 11.20
• Troubleshooting in the Cooperative Classroom..... 11.27
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• The PIES Critical Questions..................... 12.2 t
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• A PIES Analysis ............................... 12.24
Chapter 13
Cooperative Projects and Presentations
• Project Principles.............................. 13.2
• Project Structures ............................. 13.5
• Project and Presentation Feedback & Processing.... 13.15
• Project Ideas and Activities...................... 13.15
Chapter 14
Planning Cooperative Lessons
• Early Implementation Challenges ................ 14.1
• Transforming Lessons into Cooperative Lessons .... 14.4
• Structure Sequences ........................... 14.7
• Multi-Structural Lessons ....................... 14.8
Chapter 15
Assessment & Grading
• Cooperative Learning and Assessment ............ 15.2
• Cooperative Learning and Grading............... 15.8
Chapter 16
Motivation Without Rewards & Competition
• Motivational Pitfalls ........................... 16.2
• Motivational Strategies that Work................ 16.6
Chapter 17
Classic Cooperative Learning
• Jigsaw Designs ................................ 17.2
• Cooperative Investigations...................... 17.7
• Mastery Designs............................... 17.17
• Subject Index ..................... I.1
• Author Index ..................... I.8
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Table of Blacklines
Chapter 7 Key 2. Teams
• Teamformation Cards........................7.6
• Forming Heterogeneous Teams................7.9
• Team Tracking Sheet.........................7.14
• Amimal Sounds.............................7.15
• Team Dynamics Observation Form.............7.18 Chapter 11 Key 6. Social Skills
• Parting Messages For.........................7.24 • Top 10 Tips to Be a Good Teammate...........11.8
• The Dozen Cooperative Learning Roles ........11.11
Chapter 8 Key 3. Management • Cooperative Learning Role Gambits (page 1)....11.14
• Cooperative Class Expectations................8.12 • Cooperative Learning Role Gambits (page 2)....11.15
• Skills Observation Sheet.....................11.22
Chapter 9 Key 4. Classbuilding • Social Skills Observation Sheet ...............11.23
• People Hunt................................9.4 • How Did We Do?...........................11.24
• Class Birthday List...........................9.6 • How Are We Doing? ........................11.25
• Class Birthday Calendar ......................9.7 • Reflection Form............................11.26
• Classmate Bingo ............................9.10 • 8 Modes of Conflict Resolution...............11.38
• All About Me ...............................9.11
• A Piece of the Puzzle.........................9.18 Chapter 13 Cooperative Projects & Presentations
• Learning Center Task Cards...................9.22 • Team Project Task Form.....................13.7
• How’s Class Going? (form 1) ..................9.23 • Ideas for Improving Our Team Project.........13.10
• How’s Class Going? (form 2) ..................9.24 • Carousel Feedback Form ....................13.11
• Team Project Planning Form .................13.14
Chapter 10 Key 5. Teambuilding • How Did They Do? .........................13.16
• About Me Question Cards ...................10.6 • Team Project Feedback Form.................13.17
• My Favorites...............................10.7 • Our Team Project ..........................13.18
• Who Are You? .............................10.9 • Team Project Processing Form (form 1)........13.19
• Teammate Profile Flashcards .................10.11 • Team Project Processing Form (form 2)........13.20
• Team Cheers...............................10.15 • How Hard Did We Work?....................13.21
• Team Word Finder..........................10.16 • Cooperative Project Ideas (page 1) ............13.22
• Team Sentences ............................10.18 • Cooperative Project Ideas (page 2) ............13.23
• Finding Rectangles .........................10.19 • Halloween Haunt ..........................13.24
• Little Riddles ..............................10.20 • Team Story................................13.25
• Same-Different Picture 1 ....................10.24 • Candy Store Math ..........................13.26
• Same-Different Picture 2 ....................10.25 • Sports Safety ..............................13.27
• Thank-You Card ...........................10.27 • Food Guide Pyramid........................13.28
• I Am .....................................10.28 • World Population ..........................13.29
• I Prefer ...................................10.28 • Let’s Make Squares Game Strips ..............13.30
• What Do You Value? ........................10.29 • Let’s Make Squares Teacher Guide.............13.31
• How Do You Most Want To Be?...............10.29
• You Have to Have a Heart....................10.30 Chapter 14 Planning Cooperative Lessons
• Survival in the Desert .......................10.32 • Teacher ABC Lesson Planning Form...........14.6
• Survival in the Desert Expert’s Rank...........10.33 • Co-op Lesson Planning Form ................14.11
• Lost on the Moon ..........................10.34 • Into-Through-Beyond Lesson Planning Form...14.15
• Lost on the Moon Scoring Guide..............10.35 • MI Lesson Planning Form ...................14.17
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